State for Overall Labor Climate, 2015

The Georgia Institute of Technology ranks 2nd in the nation for the number of engineering bachelor's degrees awarded, helping to rank metro Atlanta in the top 10 tech talent markets (Source: American Society for Engineering Education, CBRE, 2016).

Source: Area Development

Restaurants Per Capita

#1

#1 City for the Greatest Number of Restaurants Per Capita, 2016

The rich history of the American South meets the influence of metro Atlanta's global community, offering a variety of shopping, dining, and cultural experiences that draw upon the diverse tastes of those who call this city home.

Connect with the Metro Atlanta Chamber

With collective decades of international expertise, the Global Commerce team is in place specifically to help foreign-owned enterprises (FOEs) navigate the path for entry and expansion in the U.S. market.

In addition to providing comprehensive site selection consultation, MAC Global Commerce assists FOEs with their due diligence and connects them to the resources needed to avoid the missteps that some companies make entering the U.S.

Metro Atlanta’s Key Industry Segments

Technology

Metro Atlanta is a world-class hub for technology design, implementation, and innovation. As one of the fastest-growing, high-tech urban centers in the nation, Atlanta is leading the way in creating a national center for innovation and industry growth.

Mobility & IoT

Atlanta leads the market in groundbreaking wireless technology through a core of established industry giants and an explosive startup scene, including disruptive technologies such as the Internet of Things.

In 2016...

Bioscience

Recognized as the Center for Global Health, Metro Atlanta is a powerful hub for the rapidly growing bioscience industry. The region is host to the headquarters of globally recognized health organizations including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Metro Atlanta’s Key Industry Segments

Technology

Metro Atlanta is a world-class hub for technology design, implementation, and innovation. As one of the fastest-growing, high-tech urban centers in the nation, Atlanta is leading the way in creating a national center for innovation and industry growth.

Mobility & IoT

Atlanta leads the market in groundbreaking wireless technology through a core of established industry giants and an explosive startup scene, including disruptive technologies such as the Internet of Things.

Bioscience

Recognized as the Center for Global Health, Metro Atlanta is a powerful hub for the rapidly growing bioscience industry. The region is host to the headquarters of globally recognized health organizations including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

In 2015 & 2016...

Top 10

Best healthcare cities in the U.S., iVantage Health Analytics, 2015

#5

North American metro area for competitiveness in the life sciences industry, Conway Inc and Site Selection Magazine, 2015